Inspection Flashcards
Construction Types
- Traditional
- Portal Frame
- Timber Frames
- Systems
- Frame
Can you tell me about …….
Generic order of explanation template
1, Property type
2, address
3, purpose of inspection
4, construction
5, age
6, Potential problems (defects, contamination, asbestos)
7, notes taken
8, valuation impact
Why is inspection important
It is fundamental in providing accurate valuation advice and allows to take note of value significant factors which we would not be able to do from the desk
Reasons for inspections?
Valuation
Purchase and sale
Leasing and letting
Condition survey
Business rates
Estate management
What to consider prior to inspection?
Reason
Competent to inspect
Appropriate PII cover
Risk assessment
Access arrangements
Termos of engagement
Equipment needed
Other RICS guidance eg surveying safely and RICS Valuation Standards for valuation inspections
Why do we need PPE
PPE is equipment worn to minimize exposure of an individual to hazards
Types of PPE
Hard hat
Camera
Phone
Notepad
Steel toe cap shoes
High vis
Gloves
Goggles
Considerations for risk management/assesment
- Identify the hazards
- Decide who might be harmed and how
- Evaluate the risks and decide on precautions
- Record the findings and implement them
- Review the assessment and update if necessary
- Advise all those affected of the outcome of the assessment and methods of work, or other control measures necessary, to minimize or eliminate the risk.
Common sources of contamination
Leaking pipes
Runoff and flooding
Raw/waste
Contaminated building materials eh asbestos
Emissions
Toxic gases from underground ey radon
Historic use
How can you establish historic use
Environmental Agency website - particularly useful for checking flood risk
Maps - Ordnance Survey, National Coal Board
**Local Authorities **- planning websites, building control
Free online resources - Google maps
Bespoke reports relating to the property
What should be recorded on inspection?
Address, names of parties, weather conditions, Inspection Risk Assessment, location, Description (approximate age, number of storeys, number of units), site, car parking, Environmental Hazards, state of repair, occupiers, recent changes
What is a hazardous material with egs
Hazardous materials are harmful to health
Eg asbestos and radon gas
What is asbestos
What is radon gas
What are deleterious materials and egs
Deleterious materials are those which break down causing properties to experience problems
- High Alumina Cement (HAC)
- brick slips
-cavity wall ties
- wood wool slabs
- composite panels
Types of office spec
Grad A
Grade B
Grade C
What are some Grade A office features?
Full complement specification to contain:
raised floors and suspended ceilings
lift
air conditioning or similar.
- new and demand higher rents
What features are in a grade B office?
maintained and finished to a good or fair standard, with adequate facilities.
Materials used in the construction or fit-out of the building are functional but are not considered to be of the highest quality, and enjoy a less prominent profile.
What features are in a grade C office?
Usually, a secondary profile and may be above shops or in a non-business location.
Provides functional space
Building safety act 2022
